Palo Alto PA-5250
The Palo Alto PA-5250 is a 3U infrastructure device from Palo Alto Networks. It features 30 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 7 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
Last verified: April 4, 2026
Key Facts
| Manufacturer | Palo Alto Networks |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-5250 |
| Part Number | PA-5250 |
| Type | Device Type |
| Form Factor | 3U, full-depth |
| Interfaces | 30 ports |
| Source | Community DTL |
| Enrichment | 7 categories available |
Specifications
Interfaces (30)
| Name | Type | Mgmt Only | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| ethernet1/1 | 10gbase-t | ||
| ethernet1/2 | 10gbase-t | ||
| ethernet1/3 | 10gbase-t | ||
| ethernet1/4 | 10gbase-t | ||
| ethernet1/5 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/6 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/7 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/8 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/9 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/10 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/11 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/12 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/13 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/14 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/15 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/16 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/17 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/18 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/19 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/20 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ethernet1/21 | 100gbase-x-qsfp28 | ||
| ethernet1/22 | 100gbase-x-qsfp28 | ||
| ethernet1/23 | 100gbase-x-qsfp28 | ||
| ethernet1/24 | 100gbase-x-qsfp28 | ||
| aux-1 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| aux-2 | 10gbase-x-sfpp | ||
| ha1-a | 1000base-t | ||
| ha1-b | 1000base-t | ||
| hsci | 100gbase-x-qsfp28 | ||
| management | 1000base-t | true |
Power Ports (2)
| Name | Type | Max Draw (W) | Allocated (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS1 | iec-60320-c14 | 685 | 571 |
| PS2 | iec-60320-c14 | 685 | 571 |
Console Ports (1)
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| console | rj-45 |
Data Sources & Provenance
| Field | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lifecycle.eol_announced | vendor eol bulletin | high | www.paloaltonetworks.com |
| lifecycle.eos_date | vendor eol bulletin | high | www.paloaltonetworks.com |
| lifecycle.last_support_date | vendor eol bulletin | high | www.paloaltonetworks.com |
| environmental.max_operating_temp_c | vendor documentation | medium-high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| thermal.cooling_type | vendor documentation | medium-high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| operational.max_power_draw_watts | vendor datasheet | high | www.paloaltonetworks.com |
| environmental.min_operating_temp_c | vendor documentation | high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_min | vendor documentation | high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| environmental.operating_humidity_max | vendor documentation | high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| environmental.operating_altitude_m | vendor documentation | high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| lifecycle.ga_date | vendor product page | high | www.paloaltonetworks.com |
| snmp.versions | vendor documentation | high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| snmp.vendor_oid_prefix | third party | high | www.iana.org |
| platform.nos | vendor product page | high | docs.paloaltonetworks.com |
| platform.api_types | heuristic | medium | derived from extension blocks and cli_protocol |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Palo Alto PA-5250?
The Palo Alto PA-5250 is a 3U infrastructure device from Palo Alto Networks. It features 30 network interfaces. The NDX catalog provides enrichment data across 7 categories including lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational.
What is the form factor of the Palo Alto PA-5250?
The Palo Alto PA-5250 is a 3U full-depth device.
How many ports does the Palo Alto PA-5250 have?
The Palo Alto PA-5250 has 30 network interfaces: 18x 10gbase-x-sfpp, 5x 100gbase-x-qsfp28, 4x 10gbase-t, 3x 1000base-t.
What are the power requirements for the Palo Alto PA-5250?
The Palo Alto PA-5250 has 2 power ports (iec-60320-c14, iec-60320-c14). Maximum power draw is 1370W.
Is the Palo Alto PA-5250 still supported?
Lifecycle data is available for the Palo Alto PA-5250 in the NDX catalog. Access full lifecycle dates including general availability, end-of-sale, and end-of-support through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
What operational data is available for the Palo Alto PA-5250?
The NDX catalog includes enrichment data for the Palo Alto PA-5250 in the following categories: lifecycle, thermal, environmental, operational, platform, snmp, imagery. Full enrichment values are available through NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.
How do I add the Palo Alto PA-5250 to NetBox?
You can import the Palo Alto PA-5250 directly into NetBox via the NDX features available in NetBox Cloud and NetBox Enterprise. NetBox Community users may download the YAML type definition and import it manually.
Where does the Palo Alto PA-5250 data come from?
The Palo Alto PA-5250 device type definition originates from the NetBox Community Device Type Library and has been enriched with operational metadata by NetBox Labs.
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Last verified April 4, 2026.
Elevation
Enrichment Availability
| Category | Available |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle | |
| Thermal | |
| Environmental | |
| Operational | |
| Platform | |
| SNMP | |
| gNMI | |
| NETCONF | |
| Redfish | |
| Modbus | |
| Imagery |
Access full enrichment data with NetBox Cloud or Enterprise.